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When Arnold wishes he had more information for his family tree, Ms. Frizzle revs up the Magic School Bus and the class zooms back to prehistoric times. First stop: 3.5 billion years ago! There aren't any people around to ask for directions. Luckily Ms. Frizzle has a plan, and the class is right there to watch simple cells become sponges and then fish and dinosaurs, then mammals and early primates and, eventually, modern humans. It's the longest class...
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"Dinosaurs roamed the earth for millions and millions of years. Museum visitors are awed by the massive skeletons/fossils/creatures on display. But how did the fossils of a colossal diplodocus make the 145-million-year journey from the prehistoric plainsof Utah to the Smithsonian Museum of today? Acclaimed author and illustrator, Jessie Hartland (How the Sphinx Got to the Museum), beautifully presents this informative and fascinating history of the...
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Earth before us volume 1
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Ms. Lernin, a retired paleontologist, helps fifth-grader Ronnie study for a quiz on dinosaurs by taking her on a guided tour of the Mesozoic Era.
5) Ankylosaurus
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This engaging book introduces the world of the ankylosaurus, including how it survived, what it ate, and how it went extinct.
6) Velociraptor
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"Engaging images accompany information about velociraptors. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--
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Which dinosaur was the greatest? Was it the tallest, the biggest, the strongest, the smartest, the weirdest, the fastest, or the smallest? Or was it the oldest bird, the best parent, the one with the best night vision, the best armor, or the longest tail spikes? In this picture book from Brenda Z. Guiberson, fascinating facts and spectacular illustrations will inspire young readers to choose their own favorite dinosaurs!
8) Stegosaurus
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"Engaging images accompany information about stegosaurus. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7." --
9) Diplodocus
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"Engaging images accompany information about diplodocus. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7." --
11) Ice ages
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Provides simple information about ice ages, including their causes, effects, and when the next one is likely to occur.
12) Triceratops
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"Engaging images accompany information about triceratops. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7." --
15) Pterosaur
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"Learn all about the ancient animals known as Pterosaurs, from where they lived to how they hunted for food."--
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Did you know that cave dwellers left art on their walls to not only entertain themselves but to also share their stories? Much of what we know about these prehistoric humans come from the art they have left. This book will discuss prehistoric art would in the Asian, European, African, American and Ocean regions. Grab a copy today.
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Did your child enjoy the school discussions on prehistoric art? Then feed that excitement even more by supplementing with this book of social studies. Through the lessons discussed in these pages, your child will learn to examine and describe the key characteristics of prehistoric cave art.
18) Parasaurolophus
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Parasaurolophus is known for the trumpet-shaped crest on its head, which makes a low sound similar to the one elephants or whales make when communicating among their species. Readers learn this and other interesting facts about this dinosaur, such as what it ate, the places it called home, and how it survived among predators. This compelling material is presented through an age-appropriate text to enhance students' knowledge of these prehistoric creatures....
19) Triceratops
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What did a Triceratops eat? How did it get its name? What kind of habitat did it live in? Readers find the answers to these questions and many more as they explore the exciting world of the Triceratops. Vibrant computer-generated images take readers back in time, helping them visualize these popular dinosaurs and their surroundings. These detailed images accompany simple, accessible text filled with fun facts about a common curriculum topic. Informative...
20) Life in a Cave
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What was it like to be a caveman? What sort of house would you live in? What sort of clothes would you wear? Paul Jordan takes us back in time to see what it was really like to live in prehistoric times, what kind of animals we would have shared the land with, and what our daily life would involve. How would you have managed in this strange and difficult world?
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